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Great Wolf Lodge Traverse City

3.5 star property
Family-friendly resort with 3 restaurants and 4 indoor pools

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4 indoor pools, seasonal outdoor pool, cabanas (surcharge)
Iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free rollaway beds
Iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free rollaway beds
Children's area
Children's activities
Great Wolf Lodge Traverse City welcomes families near Front Street. Guests can enjoy drinks at the poolside bar, dine at three American restaurants, and access the water park for free. The resort features indoor pools with waterslides, cabanas, mini golf, and highly-rated staff.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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View all photos for Majestic Bear - Water Park Included

Iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free rollaway beds

Majestic Bear - Water Park Included

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
  • 78 sq m
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Queen Beds, 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed

Whirlpool Fireplace - Water Park Included

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
  • 51 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed

View all photos for Family Suite - Water Park Included

Iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free rollaway beds

Family Suite - Water Park Included

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(33 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Kid Cabin Suite - Water Park Included

Iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free rollaway beds

Kid Cabin Suite - Water Park Included

7.8 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Day bed
Private bathroom
  • 51 sq m
  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 Twin Beds, 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Kid Kamp Suite - Water Park Included

Iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free rollaway beds

Kid Kamp Suite - Water Park Included

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Twin Beds, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Loft Fireplace - Water Park Included

Loft Fireplace - Water Park Included | Iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free rollaway beds

Loft Fireplace - Water Park Included

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
  • 68 sq m
  • Sleeps 8
  • 3 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Wolf Den - Water Park Included

Wolf Den - Water Park Included | Iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free rollaway beds

Wolf Den - Water Park Included

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Queen Sofa Suite Accessible - Water Park Included

Queen Sofa Suite Accessible - Water Park Included | Iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free rollaway beds

Queen Sofa Suite Accessible - Water Park Included

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
3575 N US Highway 31 S, Traverse City, MI, 49684

What's nearby

  • Great Wolf Lodge Water Park - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Grand Traverse Mall - 2 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Village at Grand Traverse Commons - 4 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Front Street - 5 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Traverse City Visitor Center - 5 min drive - 2.9 miles

Getting around

  • Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Great Wolf Lodge Traverse City

Family-friendly resort near Front Street
Located close to Traverse City Visitor Center and Clinch Park, Great Wolf Lodge Traverse City provides free water park access, a bowling alley, and a poolside bar. At the 3 on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, light fare, and American cuisine. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with speed of 25+ Mbps, and guests can find other amenities such as mini golf and 2 coffee shops/cafes.
You'll also find perks like:
  • 4 indoor pools and a seasonal outdoor pool, along with a lazy river, a waterslide, and cabanas
  • Self parking (surcharge), express check-out, and express check-in
  • A front-desk safe, a vending machine, and a banquet hall
  • A gift shop, an elevator, and a 24-hour front desk
Room features
All 280 rooms offer comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Free infant beds and free extra beds
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and hair dryers
  • Recycling, refrigerators, and microwaves

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (USD 19 per day)
  • RV/bus/truck parking on site

Food and drink

  • 2 coffee shops/cafes
  • 3 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Bear Paw Sweets & Eats
  • Buckets
  • Camp Critter Bar & Grille
  • Dunkin' Donuts
  • Hungry As A Wolf

Things to do

  • 4 indoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Bowling alley
  • Children's pool
  • Free children's club
  • Free water park
  • Lazy river
  • Mini golf
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Waterslide

Family friendly

  • 4 indoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Bowling alley
  • Children's pool
  • Free children's club
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • Free water park access
  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Lazy river
  • Lifeguards on site
  • Mini golf
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Waterslide

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Lockers
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Business services

  • 10,904 square feet of conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Pool cabanas (surcharge)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Lifeguards
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib
  • Free rollaway/extra bed

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Recycling

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between October 30 and November 4.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 2 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Self parking fee: USD 19 per day
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Water park passes are included for all registered guests. Water park passes are valid from 1 PM on the day of check-in until the water park closes on the day of check-out.

We should mention

The seasonal pool will be open from June to August
Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Resort Great Wolf Lodge Traverse City Traverse City
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Great Wolf Lodge Traverse City Resort
Traverse City Great Wolf Lodge Traverse City Resort
Great Wolf Lodge Resort
Great Wolf Lodge
Great Wolf Lodge Traverse City
Great Wolf Lodge Traverse City Resort
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Great Wolf Lodge Traverse City Resort Traverse City

Frequently asked questions

Does Great Wolf Lodge Traverse City have a pool?

Yes, this property has 4 Indoor pools, a seasonal outdoor pool, and a children's pool.

Is Great Wolf Lodge Traverse City pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Great Wolf Lodge Traverse City?

Self parking is available for USD 19 per day.

What time is check-in at Great Wolf Lodge Traverse City?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Great Wolf Lodge Traverse City?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Great Wolf Lodge Traverse City located?

This family-friendly Traverse City resort is within 3 mi (5 km) of Front Street, Traverse City Visitor Center, and Clinch Park. Clinch Park Beach and Grand Traverse Bay are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

Great Wolf Lodge Traverse City Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.8

Eco-friendliness

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 569 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 294 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 87 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 35 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 1004 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stacy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay for our family!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

frederick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed everything will definitely be returning great birthday day surprise
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Sahil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good place and kids friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Raymond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is kid's paradise. Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Connor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was awesome we enjoyed it so much
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was great, close to multiple stores and restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marnie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love Great Wolf. Always a fun and enjoyable experience. Clean rooms, friendly staff and great waterpark.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It is neat.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Heidi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our first time visit was very fun and relaxing. The kids enjoyed the water park and the outside pool. Prices for drinks and other activities where a little pricey.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My view was great, other than the staff not being super welcoming. The place was super clean!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Holly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Excellent Christmas Stay

Affordable, fun, lots to do and good food.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lots to do for everyone, staff was genuinely friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Max

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff very curtious
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Above all our stay was great. The only thing that I would have to say is, we wanted to stay an extra hour for checkout, and they refuse to let us have an extra hour they normally don’t charge us, which is pretty poor. Also, there was cold in the shower.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The prices are ridiculous. Spend 2 nights and have to pay to park to spend the night. 20$ each vehicle each night. Will be our last trip to Great Wolf Lodge.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeanine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Recommend to stay there
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and fun place to stay. You really need to stay at least 2 night to be able to enjoy everything without being rushed
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Nick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Checkin kiosks weren’t working and the line to checkin took forever.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really liked it my kids loved it will be going again forsure
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Christin

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property and stay met our expectations.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendliness Food & drinks expensive
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nebu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great room, parking lot with snow was abysmal
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Jonathan Glenn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff was friendly
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

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